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M-Files News: What is Metadata? Why is Metadata Useful?

Garrett Hollander

What is metadata? Why is metadata useful? Two questions we answer in a recently published infographic. As the image mentions, metadata is descriptive data that labels a piece of information and provides context an…
- 6 Aug 2019

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Success Story | How Backyard Discovery Eliminated Operational Friction and Accelerated Global Engineering Workflows

Oona Lipsonen

Backyard Discovery, a manufacturer of outdoor lifestyle products, has transformed how it manages engineering information and collaborates globally with M-Files. As the company expanded its product portfolio and international operations, it needed a f…
- 23 Mar 2026